Most of us eat too much sugar, which can have serious repercussions on
our health and well-being. It is widely accepted that a diet too high in
sugar can cause mood swings, fatigue, obesity, heart disease, diabetes,
and even premature ageing. But eating low-sugar foods doesn't have to
mean being condemned to a dull diet, as the wonderful range of recipes
in this book demonstrates. The good news is that there are numerous
naturally sweet foods and flavourings that can be substituted so that
there's no need to resort to artificial sweeteners with their reported
adverse health effects. Here, Nicola Graimes presents more than 100
easy-to-follow meals and snacks, inspired by recipes from around the
world. Chapters are divided into Breakfasts, Brunches, Light Meals,
Snacks, Dinners, Desserts, and Cakes, Bakes, Breads. You'll find
delicious family favourites ranging from curries, stews, stir-fries and
salads to sponge puddings, muffins and cheesecakes. Savoury foods can
also be surprisingly high in added sugar, particularly canned foods and
sauces, and you'll find specially adapted dishes for healthier,
low-sugar alternatives. All the recipes have been carefully created to
be suitable for diabetics to meet their dietary requirements. This means
that they are also low in salt and saturated fat and high in unrefined
carbohydrates and fibre - not forgetting packed with bountiful amounts
of fresh produce. Clear at-a-glance symbols highlighting nutritional
benefits provide an additional valuable feature.
